A wonderful heartbreak song

Breakup songs popular among women in their 20s. Tear-jerking love songs.

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Deputy Editor of the web media RAG MUSIC. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. In my student days, I studied broadly at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, covering sound, lighting, and video technology, and acquired skills from comprehensive stage production to the fundamentals of creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, and have consistently built my career on the production side, taking on diverse tasks centered around music. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting in my own way, as well as insights and discoveries from interacting with my kids every day. I hope I can be of help to you, even just a little!

Are you still hung up on a past romance?

At times like that, breakup songs are the way to go.

Even famous singers and musicians have fallen in love just like anyone else.

Songs and melodies created from the same perspective will gently wrap around your feelings.

In this article, we’ve gathered breakup songs we want women in their 20s to hear.

You’re sure to find one track that perfectly matches your pain and situation.

When you feel like crying, when it’s hard—give these a listen.

Breakup songs popular among women in their 20s. Tear-jerking love songs (61–70)

Hologram of LoveSKE48

SKE48 “Ai no Hologram” Music Video / 2024.2.28 on sale

Love Hologram SKE48

This is a bittersweet breakup song from SKE48.

It portrays the deep sorrow and lingering feelings after losing someone you love.

With Oka Suenaga as center, it captivates with a catchy melody and passionate performance.

Released in February 2024, this track is sure to resonate with women in their 20s struggling with love.

It’s perfect for healing a broken heart after a breakup or when you want to look ahead.

The music video featuring a dancing little doll is also a highlight.

It’s a song that showcases a new side of SKE48, so be sure to give it a listen.

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Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana

Goodbye, my beloved person.

Goodbye, my beloved person — Hana*Hana

As the title suggests, the lyrics express feelings for a lover with whom one has parted.

No matter your generation, you can listen to this song again and again and still be moved to tears.

Its clear, transparent vocals are enough to break your heart.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it a quintessential heartbreak song.

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I miss you so much and want to see you.Kana Nishino

Kana Nishino 'I Miss You, I Miss You (short ver.)'

I Miss You, I Miss You by Kana Nishino

As the lyrics say, “I want to see you, I’m trembling,” you can feel the emotions of someone who can no longer meet the person they truly loved.

It’s unbearably painful that while I’m suffering this much, the other person already has a new girlfriend.

There’s no doubt that when it comes to heartbreak songs, Kana Nishino is the best in the world.

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Unreachable love songTani Yuuki

Unreachable love song – Tani Yuuki (Official Lyric Video)

Unreachable love songTani Yuuki

Despite being said to have started his career in 2020, his YouTube subscriber count is already on the verge of reaching 500,000.

With nearly 50 releases including MVs and digital-only singles, I feel that Tani Yuuki is one of the artists riding the biggest wave right now.

Here’s one of Tani’s pop yet somehow bittersweet tracks, “Unreachable love song.” Rather than a full-on tearjerker, a “tour of places filled with memories” might pair better with the refreshing words of heartbreak.

If you want to shed tears you don’t want others to see, this song is highly recommended.

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I miss youSatoshi Hayashibe

Satoshi Hayashibe / “I Want to See You (Music Video) ~New Version~”

I want to see you, Satoshi Hayashibe

This is a song by Satoshi Hayashibe, who became instantly famous on a certain karaoke TV show.

He has a crystal-clear voice, and just hearing him is sure to bring tears to your eyes.

The lyrics are relatable even for women, and simply listening to the song fills you with a poignant ache.

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In conclusion

We introduced a variety of breakup songs—from tracks for right after a heartbreak to songs about lingering feelings you just can’t let go of.

For women in their 20s, some may have thought about the future and chosen to part ways with someone they loved, even through tears.

In tough times or on nights when you just want to cry, be sure to make use of this song list.